I purposefully didn't read any reviews beforehand Ms T, as I feared it may spoil the enjoyment of seeing the play. However, it's interesting to hear how controversial it has been perceived and there were lots of walk-outs! (I've walked out of 3 plays in the past 1.5 years but I have to say I was never tempted yesterday and also didn't see any walk-outs during our performance). I'll have to look up the reviews now and see if they can shed any light at all on the play's confusing ending.Ms Thrifty wrote:This is fascinating, c_t, as this play has been hugely controversial in terms of audience reaction - did you know? Lots of discussion on theatre sites and blogs; also lots of audience walkouts despite there being no interval, which must have been disruptive. I vowed some time back never to see another Martin Crimp play but it's great to hear that you found so much of interest. The publicity must have been good for the Royal Court, too, even if much of it was adverse, as you know what they say...
By the way, I wasn't familiar with Martin Crimp's work before, but have seen a wealth of fantastic plays at the Royal Court, including Clybourne Park which had the same director as In The Republic of Happiness, Dominic Cooke, so because of that I am always inclined to see productions at this theatre if the opportunity arises.
